Dovekies, Svalbard

Small auks called dovekies dive for copepods and nest on rocky shores in Svalbard, Norway's Arctic archipelago. The birds deposit guano and carcasses on land, fertilizing a mossy garden that provides ideal lurking ground for arctic foxes and other hunters.

Amazing! What a talented photographer to find the perfect angle at which to take this shot. Not only do we get to behold the vast beauty of the Dovekies but the rustic beauty of the rocky shores. Great job.